Michigan Landlord-Tenant Laws

State laws affect many
aspects of owning rental property in Michigan, from how much security deposit
landlords may charge to what disclosures you must provide tenants. Eviction
rules and procedures are especially complex in Michigan. The charts and articles
in this section provide the details of key landlord-tenant laws in Michigan and
the major elements of an eviction lawsuit, including how to file a complaint in
court and how to obtain a judgment at an eviction hearing.